Ability Quote by William Ickes
“The ability to infer the specific content of another person's thoughts and feelings.”
About This Quote
Empathy is the skill to accurately infer another’s thoughts and feelings.
In simple terms: Understanding others’ inner states is empathy.
Practice active listening.
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When to use this quote
- therapy
- conflict resolution
- teamwork
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve your inferential accuracy?
- What barriers hinder true empathy?
Empathy can be limited by bias and lack of information.